T4T Decoder Manager Manual Download Page 2

Issued: 21.03.13

Manual: Decoder Manager

Introduction

With the decoder manager you have purchased a product which fulfills and facilitates various functions when playing 
with a digitally controlled model train. It is designed to do its job reliably, quickly, and well organized. Its functions 
have been optimized for the T4T decoders and are also helpful for DCC-compatible decoders of other manufacturers.

Software version 2.0 offers the following functions:

1)

Parameterizing of all CV-variables for the locomotive decoders of the LD-1x series

2)

Parameterizing of all CV-variables for the wagon decoders of the WD-GWx and WD-PWxxx series

3)

Copying of CV-records between decoders of one series

4)

Transmitting of new software versions for all T4T-decoders

5)

Parameterizing of all CV-variables for DCC-compatible decoders in accordance with NMRA—specifications 
(starting with software version 3.0)

Most background information cannot be delivered in this manual. For more extensive information, please use the links 
on our website. However, T4T is not liable for the content of 3rd party webpages

Copyright by T4T, technology for trains GmbH!

All rights, changes and errors reserved.

Abbreviations used in this manual:

Abbreviations:

CV

C

onfiguration 

V

ariable

DCC

D

igital

 

C

ommand

 

C

ontrol; 

LD-1x

L

ocomotiv-

D

ecoder-

1

x

 stands for the various versions 

POM

P

rogram 

o

m

ain

SW

S

oft

w

are

TC-H0

T

rain

C

onnection 

H0

TCCS

T

rain

C

oupling&

C

ommunication

S

ystem

TRAM

Tra

in 

M

anager

WD-GWx

W

agon-

D

ecoder for 

G

oods 

W

agons; 

x

 indicates the number of function outputs

WD-PWxxx

W

aggon-

D

ecoder for 

P

assenger

 W

agons; 

xxx

 indicates the length of the lighting strip (in mm)

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Summary of Contents for Decoder Manager

Page 1: ...ntial power supply options 5 The interfaces 5 The keyboard the display 5 The individual functions starting with SW version 2 0 6 Handling CVs 6 Decoder information 6 Vehicle data 7 Update 7 System dat...

Page 2: ...ables for DCC compatible decoders in accordance with NMRA specifications starting with software version 3 0 Most background information cannot be delivered in this manual For more extensive informatio...

Page 3: ...f new de coders the new decoder features will also be integrated into the software of the Decoder Manager An important enhancement will be released with software version 3 0 since it will allow the us...

Page 4: ...as the Decoder Manager The locomotives are always parameterized via the track interface in the service mode as defined by the NMRA This standard DCC protocol interface supports basically all control u...

Page 5: ...updates or other procedures with connected decoder Please hook up a transformer in those cases Please also note that PCs with multiple USB interfaces may have USB interfaces with different capacities...

Page 6: ...ly to another decoder Each decoder type is stored in a separate block This means that there will be a block for all LD 1x decoders a different block for all WD GWx decoders and yet another block for a...

Page 7: ...n that can be transmitted to the vehicle at the push of a button If there is no valid application in the connected decoder the decoder type has to be selected manually An incorrect se lection does not...

Page 8: ...coder Manager Document SW2 0 02 www tec4trains de page 8 13 Important Since the TC H0 shortly requires more energy than provided by a battery or most USB connections it is highly recommended to use a...

Page 9: ...der the menu system data The version of the Decoder Manager application can be seen on the start screen once the unit has been turned on The installation of the PC software does not require any licens...

Page 10: ...the simultaneous supply by USB and transformer These ground loops would lead to the de struction of the unit s electronic system Document SW2 0 02 www tec4trains de page 10 13 Components such as deco...

Page 11: ...software version 2 3 or hig her Does the problem exist in general or only for some CVs Is there a CV for the target decoder Does the connected transformer supply enough power 3 Can you establish a co...

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